Download or read book Letters That Help Churches Grow written by Elizabeth Whitney Crisci and published by Randall House Publications. This book was released on 1997-12 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Successful Letters for Churches written by Stewart Harral and published by . This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Paul s Letters to the Churches written by Big Dream Ministries and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bible is simply a love letter compiled into sixty-six books and written over a period ofsixteen hundred years by more than forty authors living on three continents. Although theauthors came from different backgrounds, there is one message, one theme, one thread that runs throughout the entire Bible from the first book, Genesis, to the last book, Revelation. That message is God's redeeming love for mankind--a message that is as relevant for us today as it was two thousand years ago.Paul's Letters to the Churches (Romans, First Corinthians, Second Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, First Thessalonians, and Second Thessalonians) were written by Paul over a period of fourteen years to seven churches scattered throughout Asia Minor, Greece, and Rome. These churches were in different stages of maturity and all needed instruction from the great apostle. Though Paul did not found all of them, he was looked to for leadership as these churches moved through various seasons of growth and challenge.As we will see, these letters contain both doctrine and practical explanation. The apostle took the great truths of the life, death, resurrection, and return of Jesus Christ and explained and applied them for the members of these newly established centers of Christian worship and witness. Because of the different circumstances into which Paul sent these letters, each has its own flavor and emphasis. However, the Spirit of God and the purpose of the Scriptures make them as applicable today as they were nearly two thousand years ago when the apostle originally penned them.
Download or read book Letters to Churches written by Jenny Baker and published by Spring Harvest Publishing. This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The seven churches of the book of Revelation each got mail from Jesus. These letters outlined their weaknesses and their strengths, and also encouraged them in their trials. These churches saw themselves through God's eyes; saw what made Him glad and what made Him angry. And now we've got mail too. Letters to the Churches is based on the 2002 Spring Harvest theme You've Got Mail, and can be used in conjunction with the 2002 Study Guide. It covers material on Revelation chapters 1, 2 and 3 and encourages small groups and individuals to put their faith into action. Containing material and ideas for eight sessions, each study focuses on one subject, which is split into different sections for easy access. From aims to application, the studies make use of relevant and recent media which help to ground the Bible study within contemporary bounds. Letters to the Churches applies the words of Jesus Christ to today's church, and shows how it can shape and challenge us, giving us a new sense of purpose and direction for life.
Download or read book Letters to Next Generation Leaders written by Phil Pringle and published by PaX Ministries. This book was released on 2013-12-17 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is not really 'my' letters to the next generation but rather Paul's, the Apostle, the master architect of the early church, writing to his young mentee, Timothy. I have attempted to simply translate his thoughts, verse by verse, into our world today to help build new young ministers on the Word of God. It is my commentary on 1st & 2nd Timothy. The Word needs to be the foundation of our ministries. Too many have started well, yet not lasted the distance. As we pattern our leadership on the Word and not just management journals and leadership manuals, I'm convinced we are all better equipped to face all the challenges of building the eternal church. Many also are needing to discover the power of the Word to fulfill their destiny deep within. As we live in pathways laid down by the Apostle, the same blessing that rested on him, will be found on ourselves.
Download or read book Letter to the Church at Smyrna written by Austin John de Bourg and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many feel certain that they are right with God and on their way to heaven, when in fact, they are not! This was the sobering predicament of 5 of the 7 Churches of Jesus Christ as revealed in His letters to them in the Book of Revelation. "God's perspective is often quite different to man's" explained Dr. de Bourg as he presents, with clarity and simplicity, the depth of wisdom, insight and revelation which is contained in Jesus' seven letters to His Church. These books are a major eye opener, revealing just how relevant Jesus' letters are for us today. They could well be the very thing that is needed to place us in the perfect will of God, as they provide this present-day Church with the spiritual "rudder," to steer it on the right course. If you truly desire to be right with God and to secure your eternity with Him in heaven, this seven-part series is definitely for you!
Download or read book Surviving the Fishbowl written by Catherine Stewart and published by Reformation Heritage Books. This book was released on 2021-02-27 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastors’ kids have it hard, feeling the weight of undue expectations and the observing world around them. In Surviving the Fishbowl, Catherine J. Stewart assembles an experienced group of authors to give advice for those feeling the pressure of life lived in the scrutinized house of a minister. With contributions from pastors and their wives, as well as from former pastors’ kids, this book gives sage advice for those navigating difficult waters. Whether you are pastor’s kid struggling to understanding your identity, dealing with troubling social pressures, or just wishing you could escape it all, read this book and see that these trying days are survivable and even attended with blessings you may not have considered before. Table of Contents: Foreword by David Strain Part 1: Laying the Foundation 1. Identity Crisis: PK or Child of the King?—Jasmine Holmes 2. Expectations: Who Sets the Standard?—Megan Hill 3. Count Your Blessings: Enjoying the Benefits of Being a PK—Joel and Mary Beeke 4. Friendships: The Glorious Gift of Extended Family—Terry and Emily Johnson 5. Loving the Church: Pressing on Through Family Highs and Lows—Tom and Donna Ascol Part 2: Sharks in the Bowl 6. Criticism: The Godly Response—Mike and Mae Milton 7. Loneliness: Choice or Inevitability?—Amanda Martin 8. Cultural Change: Adapting to New Surroundings—Carl and Catriona Trueman 9. Depression: The Dark Night of the Soul—Neil and Catherine Stewart 10. Rebel PK: The One that Got Away (Almost)—Ike Reeder 11. Financial Crisis: High Calling with a High Price—Daniel Wakefield
Download or read book Letters on the Church written by and published by . This book was released on 1826 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Study The Churches written by Jason Dexter and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-02-10 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesus wrote personal letters to seven different churches in the New Testament church. These letters contain encouragement, exhortation, criticism, counsel, promises, and invitations. Not only rich in the theology, they are extremely practical. What would Jesus say to your church today? What would He say to you? It will not be difficult to see yourself in these churches and feel that you are the recipient of a personal letter from our Lord. The counsel He offers can change your life, and your eternal destiny. With twenty years of experience leading small group Bible studies through over thirty books of the Bible, Moody graduate Jason Dexter has developed this practical teaching aid filled with resources to help you get the most out of these 7 letters. The goal is practical life change inspired by a deeper understanding of the text. This inductive Bible study series contains: 7 practical lessons which can be studied weekly by yourself or with a group. Over 28,000 words of edifying content. Discovery questions for each passage which are designed to encourage group discussion or personal reflection on each week's Scripture. Thematic and relevant cross-references which add insight and reinforce each week's text. Teaching points and observations to help you understand the text in a deep, but practical way. Emphasis is placed on obedience throughout. Many practical applications designed to encourage life transformation based on each passage. Bible study guide useful for personal growth or as a teaching aid for small groups.
Download or read book Letters to a Young Congregation written by Eric E. Peterson and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eugene Peterson instilled the love of the local church in his family, and especially his son, pastor Eric E. Peterson. This collection of letters, written over several years by Eric, offers a poignant, pastoral vision for what the people of God are to be about in their personal lives and their life together. You'll find this wisdom for one local church to be warm, winsome, knowing, understanding, and universally relevant. Eric E. Peterson addresses essential questions such as “What is a church? What should a church be doing? What do we owe each other? What can we expect from one another? How do we follow Christ together?” A pastor in the state of Washington, he wrestled with how to grow his infant church into a mature Christian community. This book was born in the midst of a church coming to life, and is a compelling read for any pastor, church leader, or congregant. Purchase individually or together with Letters to a Young Pastor, a book that contains letters written back and forth between Eugene Peterson and his son, Eric E. Peterson.
Download or read book Dear Church written by Bill Thomas and published by CSS Publishing Company. This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "John's vision of the resurrected Jesus Christ in Revelation is both inspiring and challenging. What message does he have for the church? The modern church finds herself in a peculiar time; she struggles to continue her eternal purpose, carry on her calling, and maintain relevance in a world that is changing rapidly. The church's struggle today is not all that different from the difficulties the church faced in the first century. That is why Bill Thomas wrote Dear Church; to analyze Jesus' message to the seven first-century churches of Asia on how to overcome their challenges. The eight lessons included within this book act as a roadmap, helping readers to question whether their church is portraying the teachings of the risen Christ. This book can be used by anyone who wishes to grow in both spirit and knowledge, as well as those seeking spiritual clarity. Lessons include: Letter to the church at Smyrna: The Persecuted Church (Revelation 2:8-11) Letter to the church at Sardis: The Dead Church (Revelation 3:1-6) Letter to the church at Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church (Revelation 3:14-22)"--
Download or read book How To Grow Your Church Strongly written by Nathan Maruschak and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-05 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Church growth isn't simply an interesting theoretical subject. For many churches, it's a necessity-or even an emergency. Whether you're a brand new church plant, or an established church with declining or stagnant attendance, your needs are the same. What steps can you take to grow your church? How can you make sure that you're a destination for visiting families? Every church needs to be stronger. No matter the size, location, or denomination, every church needs to grow stronger than it is today. Learn how your church can grow stronger by journeying through Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. Paul's fix-ups for this messed up church can help your church - even if it's not messed up! Covering topics such as marriage, spiritual gifts, leadership, giving, and more, 1 Corinthians contains a broad range of topics for life application
Download or read book Letters of the Revelation Leader Kit written by D. A. Horton and published by Lifeway Church Resources. This book was released on 2017-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Letters of the Revelation Leader Kit includes a Bible Study Book and a DVD with a promotional video and six 12- to 15-minute videos that introduce the topic, explore theological truths, and suggest areas of life application. John's Revelation is perhaps the most studied and discussed book in the Bible. It begins with seven letters to seven different churches of the day: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Revelation and this study explore their challenges, failures, expectations, and victories. Through careful examination of these churches, group members will discover the cultural implications for those times and the ways John's prophetic vision applies today. Participants will develop a better context for end-times theology and gain a greater understanding of the task that faces the church right now. Individuals will be challenged to repent and reorient their lives to the mission of the church, as revealed in the prophecies of John. They will learn that modern churches have shortcomings like those of the churches of Asia. Yet there is still time to awake from spiritual lethargy and deadness and embrace the mission God has for His church today. The six sessions will cover the following churches: 1. Rekindling Your First Love: The Church in Ephesus 2. Faithful in Persecution: The Church in Smyrna 3. Return to Purity: The Churches in Thyatira and Pergamum 4. Awake from Your Deadness: The Church in Sardis 5. Cling to What Is Good: The Church in Philadelphia 6. Restore Your Sight: The Church in Laodicea Kit includes: - Bible Study Book - DVD with a promotional video and six 12- to 15-minute teaching sessions Features: - Video teaching by author D. A. Horton - Biblically rooted and gospel-centered content - Six small-group sessions that explore the letters to the seven churches of the Revelation - Personal-study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth - Promotional video Benefits: - Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges of the church in the first century and today. - Give group members a historical context for applying the warnings of John's revelation. - Discover a path to a more vibrant spiritual life in the truth of the gospel. - Equip your group to understand and navigate a culture saturated in sexual innuendo and images. - Help your group respond to persecution in today's world. - Cultivate better discernment to identify true worth and to recognize what is truly superior in our world.
Download or read book Letters to the Church written by Francis Chan and published by . This book was released on 2022-12-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Attendance Letters Challenging Your Members to Faithful Attendance written by Church Growth Staff and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenge Your Members to Faithful Attendance. Attendance Letters was designed for your use in increasing faithful church attendance in your members who don't regularly attend, or to announce special activities to those who do! This manual contains letters dealing with special occasions such as the Lord's supper, missionary speakers, pastor's birthday, special music services, high attendance Sundays, your church anniversary, and seasonal/holidays. Includes: 36 letters in print and on disk, instructions and valuable letter-writing tips.
Download or read book Financial Letters to Help Churches written by Elizabeth Whitney Crisci and published by Randall House Publications. This book was released on 1997-12 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Growing the Post pandemic Church written by Bob Whitesel Dmin, PhD and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-07 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical strategies for churches in the new-normal. The author, an award-winning writer/scholar on church leadership, looks at 12 radical changes coming to the American church and suggests now is the time to rethink how we do church. The reader will learn how worship is moving from entertainment to experience, largeness is being replaced by relevance, and how leaders can make the most of online attendance. Bob Whitesel, D.Min., Ph.D. draws from his extensive consulting/coaching practice to suggest growth strategies for churches with aging buildings, overbuilt sanctuaries or underfunded staffs. And he describes emerging church alternatives such as pub churches, café churches, online churches and churches led by bi- or co- vocational pastors. He then introduces biblical foundations that every church can embrace to increase survivability: putting the needs of non-churchgoers first, making small groups your hallmark, practicing passionate prayer and growing learners, rather than growing an audience (Matt. 28:18-20). In the chapter, "St. Paul's Guide to Leading Remotely," Dr. Whitesel explores how to lead God's people in difficult, even remote, times based on Paul's theology and practice in his letters. And, in the chapter on the "eReformation," he describes 10 leadership skills needed to remain relevant in a world where communication is increasingly electronic. And because racial tensions continue to rise, Whitesel, a respected author on multiethnic church growth, offers "7 organic steps to building bridges across racial divides," including: learning about the other's culture, how not to judge by appearance, starting with a biblical model of reconciliation, practicing unity, reevaluating where you spend your money, awakening to your own personal preferences and expecting change in people. The book concludes with a look at the "church of the future." Here Whitesel looks at recurring problems that emerge after catastrophes. He looks at each problem from a biblical perspective and describes what churches can do to increase their future impact.
